Monument Health

Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedic Surgery

Monument Health$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CNP or PA certification in South Dakota or Wyoming required.
  • 1+ years of clinical experience preferred.
  • Strong critical thinking skills are essential.
  • Proven ability to manage complex patient populations.
  • Knowledge of current disease processes and assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex and at-risk patients under physician supervision.
  • Assist in the operating room, functioning as first assist.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments and document care plans.
  • Anticipate and communicate changes in patient status effectively.
  • Order tests and collaborate with medical staff on patient care.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work predominantly in an inpatient setting.
  • Engage in diverse clinical duties including operating room assistance.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians and healthcare teams.
  • Participate in referrals and patient management decisions.
  • Light physical demands with manageable weight lifting.
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Job Summary
Under Physician supervision, the Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner may assume primary responsibility in their respective specialty area according to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Responsible for management of selected at risk or complex patients and aggregate patient populations in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other Healthcare team members. Must demonstrate the knowledge, critical thinking and skills to plan, coordinate and provide care on a continuing basis.

Job Description

Essential Functions:
  • Predominantly inpatient practice; spends 20% or less time in the outpatient setting.
  • Operating room and first assist requirement; equal to 20% or more time.
  • Acts as an agent of the supervising physician for any medical services that are delegated that are within the Advanced Practice Clinician's scope of practice.
  • Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients' Healthcare problems/needs. Apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement changes to the plan of care. Anticipates and communicates changes in patient status to meet the needs of the patient.
  • May have ED/Unassigned call requirement (practice/location specific).
  • May share in practice and/or inpatient call requirements.
  • May perform procedures.
  • Completes thorough, timely documentation in accordance with facility policy.
  • Complies with scope of care under the guidance of federal, state, and/or local regulatory agencies.
  • Complies with scope of care under the guidance of the supervising physician and/or protocols.
  • Consistently demonstrates appropriate referral and/or transfer of patients to another facility.
  • Demonstrates a thorough and current knowledge of disease processes while conducting a comprehensive health history and physical examination or problem-focused assessment depending on patient's status.
  • Demonstrates appropriate referrals and/or provides referral information to the patients and physicians.
  • Orders appropriate tests, procedures, and therapies in collaboration with medical staff based on relevant organizational and unit-specific policies and procedures.
  • Performs and documents ongoing patient assessment and formulates plan of care in collaboration with other medical providers.
  • Recognizes physical, developmental, and psychosocial distress of patient and family, and provides appropriate interventions.
  • Responds appropriately to emergency situations, basing patient management decisions on individual patient needs.
  • All other duties as assigned.


Additional Requirements

Required:
In South Dakota Certifications - Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - South Dakota Board of Nursing or Physician Assistant (PA) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
In Wyoming Certifications - Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - Wyoming State Board of Nursing or Physician Assistant (PA) - Wyoming Board of Medicine

Preferred:

Experience - 1+ years of Clinical Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience

Physical Requirements:
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Job Category
Clinical Care

Job Family
Advanced Practice Provider

Department
MHOSH-Clinic Orthopedic Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Shift

Employee Type
Regular

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About Monument Health

Monument Health is a not-for-profit health care system located in Rapid City, South Dakota. It was founded in 1948 as Rapid City Regional Hospital and has since expanded to include five hospitals, 24 clinics, and several specialty centers. Monument Health provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, and women's health. The health care system is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the communities it serves.
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Size
4,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1973

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